
Orionid Meteor Shower 2026: When and How to Watch
Halley’s Comet left something behind. Here’s when to look for it, and why moonlight matters this year.
# HEADLINE -------------------- HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON COASTAL FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING # SUMMARY -------------------- COROLLA NC MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.5 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 18/01 PM 5.5 1.8 2.1 11 MINOR 19/02 AM 4.8 1.1 2.0 10-11 NONE 19/03 PM 5.9 2.2 2.6 11-13 MINOR 20/03 AM 5.7 2.0 2.8 12-13 MINOR 20/03 PM 6.1 2.4 2.7 10 MODERATE # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 14 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. WHERE Eastern Currituck County. WHEN For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon today to 4 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Monday afternoon through Wednesday morning. IMPACTS Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. ISSUED AT Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 5:36 AM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Wakefield VA HEADER Coastal Hazard Message # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Eastern Currituck
# HEADLINE -------------------- HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON COASTAL FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING # SUMMARY -------------------- COROLLA NC MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.5 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 18/01 PM 5.5 1.8 2.1 11 MINOR 19/02 AM 4.8 1.1 2.0 10-11 NONE 19/03 PM 5.9 2.2 2.6 11-13 MINOR 20/03 AM 5.7 2.0 2.8 12-13 MINOR 20/03 PM 6.1 2.4 2.7 10 MODERATE # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 14 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. WHERE Eastern Currituck County. WHEN For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon today to 4 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Monday afternoon through Wednesday morning. IMPACTS Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. ISSUED AT Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 5:36 AM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Wakefield VA HEADER Coastal Hazard Message # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Eastern Currituck
# HEADLINE -------------------- WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT TUESDAY # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT North to northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE Eastern Currituck County. WHEN Until 1 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. ISSUED AT Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 10:07 AM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Wakefield VA HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Eastern Currituck Including the cities of Corolla
# HEADLINE -------------------- HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON COASTAL FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING # SUMMARY -------------------- COROLLA NC MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.5 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 18/01 PM 5.5 1.8 2.1 11 MINOR 19/02 AM 4.8 1.1 2.0 10-11 NONE 19/03 PM 5.9 2.2 2.6 11-13 MINOR 20/03 AM 5.7 2.0 2.8 12-13 MINOR 20/03 PM 6.1 2.4 2.7 10 MODERATE # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 14 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. WHERE Eastern Currituck County. WHEN For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon today to 4 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Monday afternoon through Wednesday morning. IMPACTS Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. ISSUED AT Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 5:36 AM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Wakefield VA HEADER Coastal Hazard Message # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Eastern Currituck

Halley’s Comet left something behind. Here’s when to look for it, and why moonlight matters this year.










